Nominate Real Heroes for the Annual Red Cross Awards

Do you know an “ordinary” San Diegan who has saved a life, helped a neighbor in need, or has made a difference in their community? San Diego and Imperial Counties are home to many whose selfless deeds of courage and humanitarian service are truly an inspiration. If you know a hero, the American Red Cross asks you to nominate them for the 12th Annual Real Heroes Breakfast.

As a leader in emergency preparedness, response and recovery, the Red Cross honors those making an impact through their courageous and compassionate actions, demonstrating a true commitment to creating safer, stronger communities.

At previous Real Heroes events, awards have been presented to children, adults, organizations, civic groups – and even animals. Watch the inspirational stories of previous honorees at www.youtube.com/SDICRedCross.

“The Red Cross’ Real Heroes event is one that our community looks forward to every year,” said Bill Trumphfeller, Board Chair of the local chapter. “It’s a great way to get inspired and thank those who perhaps wouldn’t otherwise be recognized. Celebrating those who make our region a better place is inspiring.”

Local heroes will be celebrated across eight categories: adult, animal rescue, community partner, fire and rescue, law enforcement, military, youth, and the Wendell Cutting Humanitarian Award. For a complete list of category descriptions visit www.redcross.org/sandiego/realheroes.

Heroes are nominated by the public and chosen by an awards selection committee comprised of local community leaders and event sponsors. Heroes are then selected based on the degree to which their actions uphold the values of the Red Cross humanitarian mission, and leave a lasting and positive impact on the residents of the community. This year’s Real Heroes award recipients will be honored at the event on Oct. 3, 2014 aboard the USS Midway Museum.

How to Nominate a Hero
Submitting a nomination is easy. Submit your nomination form by July 15, 2014 via the avenue easiest for you:

The American Red Cross San Diego/Imperial Counties Chapter is the most trusted community service organization in education, preparation and response to natural disasters and human emergencies. With the public’s ongoing support we provide lifesaving preparedness training; disaster relief services; 24-hour emergency services to deployed military personnel and their families; and nutritional counseling through our Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program. Through Prepare San Diego a four-year regional resiliency initiative, the Red Cross brings together key community and business leaders from the region to create a sustainable network that encourages preparedness, carries out response and recovery plans, and strives for resiliency in the face of disaster, meeting all aspects of the disaster lifecycle. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, visit www.redcross.org/sandiego or connect with us on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter.